The all-new iconic CAPRISTO Valved Exhaust System for the facelifted R8 offers the best of both worlds with its capability to produce an aggressive exhaust note under acceleration and a more subdued sound for city driving. At lower engine speeds and during cruise operation, the valves remain closed, creating a deeper exhaust note. When at wide-open throttle, the valves open, releasing the full symphony of the engine. The new R8 now includes OPF (Otto Particle Filters) after the catalytic converters. This system is an OPF-back exhaust, and OPF spare pipes (delete) are available (will require a tune for CEL removal).
In this version, the exhaust valves are backpressure-controlled and user-programmable via the included CES-3 Control Module (assuming the R8 does not have the OEM Exhaust Control Module). The programmable control unit provides 3 modes, operated via a remote key fob:
- Cruise: Exhaust valves open at higher RPMs.
- Sport: Exhaust valves open at lower RPMs and under hard acceleration.
- Open: Exhaust valves remain open at all times.
Both Cruise and Sport modes can be individually programmed for specific backpressure allowances, enabling precise control of the exhaust system to match the driver's personal preferences.
CAPRISTO exhaust systems are engineered and manufactured using advanced 3D laser-scanning, CAD design, digital prototyping, and CNC-bending/milling at our factory in Germany. Each system is constructed from high-grade T309 (1.4828) stainless steel and hand-polished to a mirror finish. This specific alloy was chosen for its sonic resonance properties, low weight, and durability, closely matching the properties of Inconel, which is used in F1.
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The exhaust system is designed to be installed directly into existing OEM mounting points.